Vitamin B Deficiency Treatment in India

Michael Jones, a 58-year-old long-haul truck...

Michael Jones, a 58-year-old long-haul truck driver, had been living on fast food and coffee for years. Over the past six months, he felt increasingly exhausted, with persistent 'pins and needles' in his feet and a foggy brain that made navigating routes difficult. His primary care doctor, noting Michael's pale appearance and diet, suspected a nutritional deficiency. Blood tests confirmed a severe Vitamin B12 deficiency, likely due to poor absorption from his diet. The doctor recommended a course of high-dose B12 injections to bypass his gut and replenish his levels quickly. Michael received weekly intramuscular injections at the clinic for a month. Within two weeks, the mental fog began to lift, and his energy slowly returned. After a month, the tingling in his feet had significantly subsided. Emotionally, Michael had been scared he was developing a serious neurological condition. The simple diagnosis and effective treatment brought immense relief and motivation; he began packing healthier meals for his routes, feeling back in control of his health and his life on the road.